Three people were arrested on suspicion of being connected to a murder Sept. 3.

About 2 a.m. Sept. 3, officers discovered a 28-year-old man, who was later identified by medical examiners as Juan Manuel Montoya Espinoza, had been shot in a vehicle in the 3300 block of Baldwin Boulevard. Espinoza was taken to Christus Spohn Hospital Shoreline where he was later pronounced dead, according to a news release.

Through further investigation, Corpus Christi police detectives were able to identify three people, who are believed to be in connection with the murder.

Crystal Juarez(Photo: Nueces County Jail)

Ben Villegas, 32, and Abraham Cardenas, 53, were to the City Detention Center on Sept. 8, and Crystal Juarez, 23, was taken into the Nueces County Jail on Tuesday, the release states.

All three remained in Nueces County Jail Wednesday afternoon. Villegas and Juarez remained in jail on suspicion of murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon with bail set for each at $1,800,000.

Abraham Cardenas(Photo: Nueces County Jail)

Cardenas remained in jail on suspicion of murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and violation of parole. He isn't eligible for bail because of the parole violation.

The investigation is ongoing. When it's concluded, the case will be referred to the Nueces County District Attorney's Office.